Archives: Gift Ideas for your Brother

CONGRATS TO MEGAN O’BRIEN HARRISON!

One week from today we’ll be waking up early, drinking egg nog in our PJs and watching our loved ones open up the presents we picked out for them! I can’t WAIT!

Today’s giveaway is a brand new store to #30in30 – opened this year by my good friend Kiera – Ready Man caters to all of the men in your life.

Here are some gift ideas:

Hats by Krochet Kids Intl – each hat is made with love by women in Peru and Uganda. The program provides a fair income to the workers as well as providing each crocheter training and mentorship through personal budgeting, savings, loaning and business management topics. Each hat you purchase is signed by the person that made it. You can look them up and learn about them on their website.

Alternative Apparel Tees

Birch & Fox card holders – handmade in Saskatchewan!

Ready Man has a huge selection of Levi’s jeans … in every colour you can think of.

Ready Man has got your back – they can help you with your last minute shopping by offering up any shirt in the store, up to a $75 value. Sweaters, Tees, Button Ups and PLAID!

CONGRATS TO ELEANOR AUSTIN!

Hello friends! Day 15 means we are half way trough #30in30! 15 (well, actually 17) more giveaways will hit the blog before December 21st. Exciting right?

If you’re not familiar with TUCK Studio it means two things…. you’re probably not from here or we probably just met in the last week!

Judith Mackin, one of my dearest friends, owns the most amazing business (on level 0 of the home she shares with her husband Robert and their family) . She specializes in emerging and established design with a focus on Canadian and Scandinavian Design and Designers.

As you’ll see from the gift ideas below, there’s something for everyone at TUCK!

Enjoy!

Judith & Sarah

TUCK Studio’s location

Photo: Kelly Lawson

I’m not sure what your dad is like, but mine would be excited to receive these light fixtures, especially if paired with an Edison light bulb with a coiled filament.

Pillows – this design by Chris Lloyd

Artwork by Suzanne Hill Photo: Kelly Lawson

Small pieces by Emily Lemesurier

If my BFF was to purchase one of these pillows for ME – I would be over the moon.*HINT*

A beautiful Tic-Tac-Toe game that (doubles?) as a hotspot for coffee, lunch or gourmet dinners at home.

Photo: Kelly Lawson

… I bet they don’t have these salt & pepper shakers…

Encroach by Janice Wright Cheney Available individually

Small pieces by Emily Lemesurier

Pillows! Photo: Kelly Lawson

Photo: Kelly Lawson

Photo: Kelly Lawson

Look familiar? Art by Chris Lloyd

Photo: Kelly Lawson

Photo: Kelly Lawson

I love these distortion candlesticks by Paul Loebach for Areaware

Napkins – cloth and paper Photo: Kelly Lawson

Art by Emily Lemesurier

Place-mats by Chiliwich

The Studio has new hours for the rest of December – open until 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays as well as 1-4pm on Sundays!

Drop by this week (or weekend) to create your TUCK wishlist – it won’t be hard!

This may have a little (or a lot) to do with the brands that they carry, the price of their services and the friendliness of their staff.

Perfumes Plus is the only location locally where you can get Chanel products. They have a full roster of items available… cleanser, make-up, perfumes, nail polish and moisturizers. They’re located on the 1st floor of Brunswick Square.

Here are a few gift ideas, sure to impress the lady (or man!) in your life this Holiday Season:

The beauty thing about this set… is that you can separate the polishes into two separate gifts! For two separate people! Smart marketing, OPI ;)

CONGRATS TO JASMINE GRIMES!

I love when new shops pop up around Saint John. Pristine opened in August 2013 on Prince Edward Street. They’re a skateboard / accessory / urban lifestyle boutique for men with a focus on a “big city boutique” experience.

I loved checking it out!

Skateboards, hats, tees and watches at a great price point.

Thanks to Harrison for giving me a tour!

Check out the gift ides from Pristine for the guys on your list:

Art by Andrew Hill

Harrison is offering up a $25 gift certificate to Pristine. Enter below!

CONGRATS TO COLIN WALDSCHUTZ!

Day 8! you know what that means – giveaways start HAPPENING! Please check the top of each blog post for a big bold red label for the winner. If it was you – I’ll be in touch using the e-mail you signed up to rafflecopter with. Yeah!

Second Spin is located at Westmorland Place, right across the street from the movie theatres. They carry action figures, CDs & vinyl (new & used), record players, t-shirts, posters… and more!

Mike was awesome is helping me find great gift ideas around the shop. Thanks, Mike!

Here are some gift ideas for everyone on your list:

Pick up a new record player for your significant other….

A Personal Favourite….

“FRAGILE (FRA-GEE_LAY) it must be Italian!”

The problem with buying Spoon or Jessica Rhaye for my BFFs… Is that they probably already have them ;)

I think any secret santa recipient would be happy with these Beatles ornaments!

A Bender Action Figure!

The guys at Second Spin have a lovely giveaway for you – a $50 gift certificate to put toward some new or used VINYL!